233. Does postoperative physical therapy improve patient-reported outcomes at one-year following cervical spine surgery?

Pain and disability can persist after spinal surgery for which physical therapy (PT) is commonly prescribed. Currently, there is limited evidence to support the effectiveness of postoperative PT following cervical spine surgery.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 23, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kristin R. Archer, Jacquelyn S. Pennings, Inamullah Khan, Ahilan Sivaganesan, JP Wanner, Daniel R. Verhotz, Rogelio A. Coronado, Clinton J. Devin, Emily R. Oleisky Source Type: research